Steeking
Cut Your Finished Knit? Yes, Yes, Yes! Steeking is basically a way to create openings in tubes by cutting into your knitted fabric. It is significantly easier to knit a tube for the body and then add the sleeves after …
Category Archives: Projects
Garter Stitch
Garter stitch is quite probably the easiest stitch pattern to come by. It can be difficult, at first, to count the number of rows you’ve completed. Each ridge on the right side of the fabric will indicate 2 rows of …
Buttons and buttonholes
Buttons and Buttonholes These seem like the simplest of closures but you will want to take careful consideration of the size of your buttons relative to the size of your garment as well as the function of the button (is …
Zippers
Get Zipped You find a knitting pattern that’s perfect – the right yarn, the best fit, some incredible details—but you put it aside because you don’t want to deal with the dreaded zipper. Zippers aren’t difficult to install, but they …
Percentage System
Elizabeth’s Percentage System Elizabeth Zimmermann, timeless knitting guru, is the founder of a series of equations related to sweater construction. She refers to these mathematical ratios as Elizabeth’s Percentage System or EPS. The system asserts that the ratios between elements …
Pockets
Pockets! Pockets! Pockets! We offer you these three easy pockets to add on to any existing pattern, either while knitting or afterwards. Horizontal Pocket with Flap 1) Knit your pocket lining a bit smaller than the desired dimensions because the …
How to Knit a Hat
Ready to learn how to knit a hat? Watch our How to Knit a Hat video for step-by-step instructions and follow along with the Easy Peasy Hat Knitting Pattern! How to Knit a Hat for Beginners This simple roll-brimmed hat …
Hat Size Charts
You’ll need approximately 2 inches of negative ease for your hat’s circumference. Obviously, not everyone is average, these charts were just designed to give you a rough idea for project planning purposes. These yardages are rough estimates, yarn usage changes …
How to Knit a Scarf
Ready to knit your first scarf? Watch our “How to Knit a Scarf” video for step-by-step instructions! How to Knit a Scarf in Garter Stitch for Beginners For Bulky Weight yarns, you will want to use US 9 – 11 …
Heels and Toes Glossary
A Heel and Toe to Suit Every Purpose You can plan out the structure of your sock depending on the purpose of your sock or the type of yarn you’ve chosen. We’ve put together a glossary of basic heel and …